OT - help with sticky situation at work

2flamingos wrote:Now I am paranoid! Changed my profile pic, changed my occupation, changed my interests, user name may or may not be a give away (found several others using it when I googled it).

Burkebang wrote:I had a boss once that probably had ADHD and just could not understand that everybody didn't work as hard as he and as long hours as he. After some serious talks, we got him to understand that we where normal and he was overactive.

SleepingUgly wrote:

Burkebang wrote:I had a boss once that probably had ADHD and just could not understand that everybody didn't work as hard as he and as long hours as he. After some serious talks, we got him to understand that we where normal and he was overactive.

That's not ADHD.

retrodave15 wrote:

SleepingUgly wrote:

Burkebang wrote:I had a boss once that probably had ADHD and just could not understand that everybody didn't work as hard as he and as long hours as he. After some serious talks, we got him to understand that we where normal and he was overactive.

That's not ADHD.

Actually that is at trait called hyper focus. I have Add, and that is a trait that allows me to work like crazy to crank out a project under a deadline. I got help for my ADD when I went from having great reviews to some issues on reviews. It was also about the same time I saw my doctor regarding stress, And insomnia. A little over a year later, I got my sleep apnea under control, stores is down, and I am on stratera for the add. You cannot make anyone get treatment, as that is personal Choice.

chunkyfrog wrote:How about , "obsessive"?
I can understand how some people get shot "for nothing".

SMenasco wrote:In my opinion, after having spent 30 years in the corporate world, in both non-exempt and management positions, and having worked with and for a number of spastic losers, this thing is a ticking time bomb for you should you talk about this to anyone, especially people higher than you and/or this person. Higer-ups may think you're trying to undercut your supervisor and this person, as a defensive posture, will not admit/recognize the problem and will no longer trust you. And I think it would be a mistake to broach the subject with HR. Corporate drones are not necessarily there to help you. Be assured they will definitely give this a life. Their existence depends on bringing these problems and their solution to the attention of staff management, who then go to line management. Sooner or later, the problem will be known throughout the department/company (a topic like this is popular gossip) and the outcome may very well not be in your favor. I predict you will not be seen in a favorable light, regardless with whom this is dicussed. There is safety in numbers and you appear to be alone. My suggestion, as difficult as it may be, is to keep quiet and ride it out. If the situation is as bad as you say, it's only a matter of time. Avoid confrontations. The longer this goes on, the more others will become aware. Most of these types ultimately self destruct. Good luck.

2flamingos wrote:How does one tell their boss that he needs meds for his ADHD; that many of the folks that work directly for/with her are getting to the point they dread meetings or other interaction with her; [snip]